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Music Theory Survival Guide: Part 1

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About Music Theory Survival Guide: Part 1

Course Intro

Intervals

Interval Ratios

Interval Inversions

Interval Practice

Major Scale

Major Scale Practice

Major Scale Intervals

Major Scale Interval Practice

Triads

Triad Practice

Triad Inversions

Triad Inversion Practice

Diatonic Triads

Diatonic Triads Practice

Course Project

Songwriting Template

Course Outro

What You Will Learn?

  • If you are a music creator that feels stuck when trying to make melodies and chord progressions that sound good together, or if you are wanting to learn the basics of music theory in a quick yet concise method (without all the notation and extra steps), then this Music Theory Survival Guide Part 1 course is for you..
  • I spent years at university earning a master's degree in music composition (Jazz Studies) and have been teaching theory and production at colleges for several years.  In addition, I am an avid songwriter and producer for many artists and my own musical projects.  .
  • Being that I am an avid music enthusiast myself and realize that studying and creating music is a lifelong endeavor, it brings me great pleasure passing on the gift of music to others.  I am confident this course will teach you the basics of music theory in a practical, effective, quick, and concise way.  Be sure to grab your instrument, download the attached ebook (in the resources section), and play along!.
  • In this class you will learn:.
  • Course Project.
  • You will be creating your own 8 bar (minimum) chord progression and melody that belong to a key.  Please attach a link to a YouTube video, SoundCloud upload (or any other media platform of your choice) and describe to me the key you chose and what techniques really helped you to complete the project effectively..
  • Even if you have never written your own music before, you will be able to partake in the course project and complete an 8 bar chord progression with a melody that fits in a key.  I look forward to teaching you and hearing your music creations!.  Grab your instrument and jump right in..